McKenna using doubts, draft-year challenges to prepare for NHL expectations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A lot of people in Gavin McKenna’s high-profile position will claim they tune out the noise. But when the volume got turned up — and not in…
Notebook: Raptors look to exceed all expectations in Game 7 vs. Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — The end of something unexpected or the start of a new adventure. If they lose and their season comes to an end, it will be with the comfort…
CFB analyst gets 100% real on expectations surrounding Billy Napier’s Florida in 2025
Billy Napier’s Florida Gators had a decent but unspectacular 2024 season. They posted a 7-5 regular-season record before winning the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl Game against the Tulane Green…
Raptors Takeaways: Youngsters exceeding expectations despite losing season
The Toronto Raptors’ biggest win this season has been the progress of their youngest players. It’s a big reason that, even though they were never in the playoff picture and…
What are the expectations for Canada’s five playoff teams?
If you toggled the calendar back to this day four months ago, roughly mid-December, you’d have seen the Montreal Canadiens last place in the East, Ottawa in 11th, with Vancouver…
Lewis Hamilton tempers expectations as he settles in with Ferrari
SUZUKA, Japan — Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is not used to aiming lower. But he may need to as he adjusts to his first season with Ferrari. He’s won a…
Exclusive: Sunny Leone on the importance of boundaries and clear expectations in filmmaking
In the latest episode of In the Ring with Filmfare, Sunny Leone talked about the importance of comfort and understanding in the entertainment industry when it comes to performing on-screen,…
What are realistic expectations for Blue Jays rookie Alan Roden?
The roster the Toronto Blue Jays will begin their 2025 season with is full of established veterans and known quantities. Of the 26 players who will be active for Thursday’s…
Rivers saw stardom in Thunder’s SGA, says he exceeded expectations
MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City. But the…
4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as hockey showcase
Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating the United States for the championship in an overtime thriller capped off by Connor McDavid’s memorable goal that will be on highlight…